General PJ1 User manual

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Appendix

Camera connectivity

Using the Menus

Playback

Camera function controls

Basic operation

Preparations

GE Digital Camera

P Series : PJ 1

User Manual

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IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste

electrical and electronic equipment in European

countries. Please do not throw this equipment into domestic

refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available

in your country for the disposal of this product.

Declaration of Conformity

Model Name: PJ1

Trade Name: GE

Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.

Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena,

CA 90248, U.S.A.

Customer Service Telephone Number:

+1-800-730-6597

(Outside U

.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)

Conforms to the following Standards:

EMC:

EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B

EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001

EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/

EEC,2004/108/EEC)

WARNING

Do not expose the camera, battery pack, or other accessories

to rain or humidity to prevent a re hazard or electrical shock.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Europe

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies

with the European requirements for safety, health,

environmental, and customer protection. "CE" marked

cameras are intended for sale in Europe.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Camera notes:

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of

locations:

• In rain, areas with high humidity and dusty places.

• In a place where the camera can be exposed to direct

sunlight or subjected to high temperatures, e.g. Inside a

closed car in summer heat.

• In places where the camera is subjected to high magnetic

elds, e.g. near motors, transformers or magnets.

Do not place the camera on a wet surface or in places where

dripping water or sand may come into contact with the

camera, which may cause irrepairable damage.

If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we

suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from

the camera and keep them in dry environment.

If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a

warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We

suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.

No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings

cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera

or recording media, etc, makes the playback of recordings not

possible.

Battery notes:

Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak, become

hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given below.

• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular

care to keep the terminals dry.

• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a re.

•

Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the

batteries.

Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.

In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the

time for which they can be used shortens markedly.

Memory card notes:

When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been

initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with your digital

camera before using it.

To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard disk

rst.

Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the

memory card from your PC, as this may make it impossible

to recognize or misinterpret the original folder or le in your

camera.

The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-

generated folder in SD card. Please do not store photos that

are not taken by this model of camera, as this may make it

impossible to recognize the picture when the camera is in

playback mode. Please do not expose the camera to harsh

environments such as moisture or extreme temperatures,

which may shorten the life of your camera or damage the

batteries.

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BEFORE YOU START

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this GE digital camera. Please read

this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future

reference.

Copyright

reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,

transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into

any language or computer language, in any form, by any

means, without the prior written permission of General Imag-

ing Company.

Trademarks

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi-

cation purposes only and are properties of their respective

owners.

Safety information

Please read the following important information carefully

before using the product.

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera your-

self.

• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling may

damage the product.

• T

urn o the camera before inserting or removing the bat-

tery and memory card.

• Use only the type of batt

ery that come with the camera.

Using other types of batt

eries may damage the camera

and invalidate the warranty.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

•

Please not expose the camera to harsh environments such

as moisture, or extreme temperatures, which may shorten

the life of your camera or damage the batteries.

• Do not use or st

or

e the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy

areas, as its components may be damaged.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended

periods.

• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from

the camera if you are going to store the camera for long

periods of time.

• Do not use abrasiv

e cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent-

based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe the

camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.

• Ext

ernal power supply exceeding 240V can’t be used for

charging or power supply, otherwise, it will cause camera

or battery to be damaged.

About this manual

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your

GE digital camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that

the contents of this manual are accurate, however General

Imaging Company reserves the right to make changes without

notice.

Symbols used in this manual

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to

help you locate information quickly and easily:

Indicates the useful information to know.

Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the

camera.

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WARNING .......................................................................i

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................ii

BEFORE YOU START .................................................... 1

Preface .........................................................................................1

Copyright ............................................................................1

Trademarks ........................................................................1

Safety information ....................................................................1

About this manual .....................................................................2

Symbols used in this manual ..........................................2

CONTENTS .................................................................... 3

GETTING READY .......................................................... 7

Unpacking ...................................................................................7

Camera Views..............................................................................8

Battery Charging ..................................................................... 10

Remote control ........................................................................ 11

Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included) ..... 12

Turning On and O ................................................................. 14

Mode Button Operation ......................................................... 15

Setting Date/Time and Language ........................................ 16

Setting the Language .................................................... 16

Setting the Date and Time ............................................ 17

About the LCD Screen ............................................................ 18

BASIC OPERATION .................................................... 19

Shooting in Auto Mode .......................................................... 19

Using the Zoom Function ...................................................... 19

Flash .......................................................................................... 20

Self-timer................................................................................... 20

Macro Mode ............................................................................. 21

i button function ..................................................................... 21

Ois Anti - Shake ............................................................... 22

Face and Smile Detection Modes ................................ 22

Face Detection................................................................. 23

Smile Detection ............................................................... 23

Blink Detection ................................................................ 24

CONTENTS

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Advanced Functions Menu .................................................... 25

WB (White Balance) ....................................................... 26

ISO ..................................................................................... 26

Quality .............................................................................. 27

Size .................................................................................... 27

Color .................................................................................. 28

Exposure Compensation ............................................... 28

USING THE MODES ................................................... 29

LCD Screen Display ................................................................ 29

Still Picture Mode Display ............................................ 29

Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 31

Playback Mode Display ................................................. 32

ASCN mode ............................................................................... 33

Landscape ....................................................................... 33

Portrait ............................................................................. 33

Night Portrait .................................................................. 34

Backlit Portrait ............................................................... 34

Night Landscape ............................................................ 34

Macro ................................................................................ 34

Auto ................................................................................... 34

Panorama mode ...................................................................... 35

Scene mode .............................................................................. 36

Sport ................................................................................. 37

Indoor ............................................................................... 37

Snow ................................................................................. 37

Fireworks ......................................................................... 37

Museum ............................................................................ 37

Night Landscape ............................................................ 37

Children ............................................................................ 37

Leaf ................................................................................... 37

Sunset ............................................................................... 37

Glass ................................................................................. 37

Landscape ....................................................................... 37

Night Portrait .................................................................. 37

Beach ................................................................................. 37

Text .................................................................................... 37

Gathering .......................................................................... 38

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ID ........................................................................................ 38

Fish eye ............................................................................. 38

Travel shooting ................................................................ 38

Photo frame .................................................................... 38

Sketch ................................................................................ 38

PLAYBACK ................................................................... 39

Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................. 39

Thumbnail View ...................................................................... 40

i button playback function .................................................... 41

Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) .............. 43

Using the Delete Button ........................................................ 44

Projector Use.............................................................. 45

Use the camera to project directly ...................................... 45

Show Setting ............................................................................. 46

Slide Show On ................................................................. 47

Eect .................................................................................. 47

Interval .............................................................................. 48

Show Time ....................................................................... 48

USING THE MENUS ................................................... 49

Still Menu .................................................................................. 49

AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 50

AF-assist Beam ............................................................... 50

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 51

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 51

Continuous Shot ............................................................. 52

Date Imprint .................................................................... 52

Quick Review ................................................................... 53

Digital Zoom .................................................................... 53

Slow Shutter .................................................................... 54

Movie Menu .............................................................................. 55

Continuous AF .. ............................................................... 56

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .. ......................... 56

Playback Menu ........................................................................ 57

Protect .............................................................................. 57

Delete ............................................................................... 58

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 59

Trim ................................................................................... 60

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HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................ 60

Resize ................................................................................ 61

Rotate ............................................................................... 61

Red-eye Reduction ......................................................... 62

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Slideshow ......................................................................... 63

Wallpaper Settings ........................................................ 63

Setup Menu .............................................................................. 66

Beep .................................................................................. 67

LCD Brightness ............................................................... 67

Power Saver .................................................................... 68

Zone .................................................................................. 68

Date/Time ........................................................................ 69

Language ......................................................................... 69

File and Software .................................................................... 69

Format Memory ............................................................... 69

File Numbering ................................................................ 70

Copy to Card (Copy les from the internal memory to

the memory card) ........................................................... 70

Reset Settings ................................................................. 71

FW Version (Firmware version) ................................... 71

Transmission .............................................................. 72

Connecting to a PC ................................................................. 72

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 72

Transferring Files to your PC ....................................... 72

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer .............. 74

Setting the USB Mode ................................................... 74

Connecting the Camera and Printer .......................... 75

Using the PictBridge Menu ................................................... 76

Print with Date ............................................................... 76

Print without Date ......................................................... 77

Print Index ....................................................................... 78

Print DPOF ....................................................................... 79

Exit ..................................................................................... 79

APPENDICES .............................................................. 80

Specications ........................................................................... 80

Error Messages ....................................................................... 84

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 86

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GETTING READY

Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or appears to

be damaged, please contact your vendor.

Unpacking

Wrist Strap

Special USB cable

Warranty Card

Rechargeable lithium-ion

battery

CD-ROM

External power

supply charger

Power supply

adapter cable

Remote control

Base plate

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Camera Views

Front View Back View

Right View

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20

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13

12

11

7 8 9

10

14

16

17

15

18

19

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Top View

Left View

Bottom View

1 Flash Lamp 15 Disp/Up Button

2 Projector window 16 Flash Mode/Right Button

3 Infrared Beem receiver (face) 17 Delete /Self-timer button/down button

4 Lens 18 Close-up /Left button

5 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 19 Function/OK Button

6 Microphone 20 Wrist Strap

7 LCD Screen 21 USB Digital Port

8 Status Indicator 22 Projection Focusing lever

9 Infrared Beem receiver (back) 23 Power Button

10 Speaker 24 Shutter Button

11 i Button 25 Zoom Lever

12 Mode button 26 Projection Button

13 Playback Button 27 Tripod Socket

14 Menu Button 28

Memory Card Slot/Battery

Compartment

22 23 24 25 26

27 28

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1. Put the battery into the camera.

2. Connect the power extension cable to the external (travel

adapter will vary according to location, it is subject to the

power supply charger).

3. Inser

t the external supply charger into a power socket.

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Battery charging

When charging, if the camera indicator is red, it shows

that the battery is not fully charged; when the camera

indicator turns green, it shows that the battery is fully

charged (to optimize battery life, charge the battery for

at least four hours when charging it for the rst time.)

Do not use a power outlet exceeding 240 volts. Doing so

may damage the battery and camera.

The charger is for indoor use only.

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Remote control

When using the remote control for the rst time, please

remove the insulating lm as shown in the diagram:

Remote control diagram:

1

：

Infrared location.

2

：

Please see Page 46 for specic

functions of remote control keys.

Replacing the remote control battery

1. Push the batt

ery tray tab and pull out the battery tray.

2. Remove battery.

3. Position the new battery in the battery tray with the "+" in

the direction indicated by the diagram below.

4. Insert the battery tray into the remote control.

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2

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct

position as shown in the following diagram.

1. Open the battery compartment.

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2

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory

card slot as shown below.

Write-

protection

buckle

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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use

of 64 MB to 16 GB memory cards from recognized

manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and Toshiba

are recommended for reliable data storage.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery

compartment and gently push the down to release it.

Pull the card out carefully.

Turning On and O

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn o the

camera, press the Power button again.

Power Button

When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same shooting

mode based on the last use. Press the mode button to select

the desired mode. When using the camera for the rst-time,

the language setting page will appear.

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Mode Button Operation

The GE features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed as follows:

Mode Name Icon Description

Auto mode

Select to take still pictures in automatic mode.

Manual mode

M

Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.

Panorama mode

Select to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together to create panoramic photo.

Scene mode

Choose from 20 dierent scene types and eects for your photos.

Movie mode

Select to record videos.

ASCN mode

Select to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.

Portrait

Select to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.

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Setting Language and Date/Time

The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically

appear when the camera is turned on the rst time.

To set the display language, date, and time, go to the following

setup options in the General Setup menu.

• Language

• Date/Time

To access the General Setup menu, do the following:

1.

Pr

ess the Power button to turn the camera on.

2. Pr

ess the button, among the among camera settings

menus by using the Left/Right button to select the General

Setup menu.

Setting the Language

1. Select language with the Up/Down butt

on, press or

right button to enter setting.

2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right butt

ons to select the desired

language.

3. Pr

ess the

button to conrm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

1. Select Date/Time with the Up/Down button, then press

or right button to enter setting.

2. Use the Left/Right butt

on to select date or time eld, then

press Up/Down buttons to adjust values.

3. Pr

ess the

button to conrm the setting.

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